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#1 (**permalink**) 14 Dec 2006, 02:38 pm

Hello,

I have a 95 Accord 120k miles and the upper ball joint boots
are almost to the point of cracking open. I had a look at the parts
diagram and it looks like the boots can be removed and replaced
without replacing the ball joint. Should I go this route or should I
get the entire piece? Will I need to have them repressed in or will
the ball joint press tool work? I've never replaced these so any
information would help.

Thanks,
Nick

#2 (**permalink**) 14 Dec 2006, 10:44 pm

If just the boot is bad, then just replace the rubber. I have found in
the past- generic aftermarket ones that fit. fill the new boot with
fresh grease when you replace it.

Personal experience on pressing in new ball joints for me has been a bad
idea. I had them come loose. I have had NO problems with buying a new
control arm even though the cost is higher.

-Pete

Nick wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a 95 Accord 120k miles and the upper ball joint boots
> are almost to the point of cracking open. I had a look at the parts
> diagram and it looks like the boots can be removed and replaced
> without replacing the ball joint. Should I go this route or should I
> get the entire piece? Will I need to have them repressed in or will
> the ball joint press tool work? I've never replaced these so any
> information would help.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Nick

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